Blogs

Read our latest blogs and letters to the editor.

Our blogs aim to help guide you through your later years and cover a wide range of subjects including essential advice for the over 50s, opinion pieces from our editor and our committee and help planning your time in retirement.

  • Blog: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Hearing Aid
    In their May Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge Have A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Hearing Aid BLOG Enhance Your Hearing Experience: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Hearing Aid When it comes to …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care Looking At Night Care And How It Works
    Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at Night Care and how it works Night Care at home is an essential part of our offering at Bluebird Care Calderdale. Our dedicated team of people work …more
  • Blog: How earwax build-up affects your hearing and what you can do about it
    In their April Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge look at how earwax build-up affects your hearing and what you can do about it BLOG The Silent Culprit: How Earwax Build-up Affects Your Hearing and What You Can Do About It Today, …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care Looking At Home Care And How It Works
    Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at Home Care and how it works Home Care (also known as Domiciliary care) makes up a significant majority of the work we do, here at Bluebird Calderdale …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care on Live-In Care and how it works
    Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at Live-In Care and how it works Live-in Care is one of the Home Care options provided by Bluebird Care, in Calderdale, Live-In Care differs from Home …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care On Early Signs Of Dementia In Everyday Life & Why An Early Diagnosis Is Imp…
    Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at Early Signs Of Dementia In Everyday Life Early Signs Of Dementia In Everyday Life: What To Look Out For & Why An Early Diagnosis Is Important: Here …more
  • Blog: A look at the latest hearing aid technology
    In their February Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge look at the latest hearing aid technology and how it can help you Hearing loss is a common issue that many individuals face as they age, and it can significantly impact their …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care on the challenges of communicating with a person with dementia
    Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at the challenges of communicating with a person with dementia If you are looking after someone who is newly diagnosed with dementia, here at Bluebird …more
  • Blog: How to manage age-related hearing loss
    In their January Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge look at how to manage age-related hearing loss As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our senses are no exception. One of the most common issues that individuals …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care on ways to look after your health when you have dementia 
    Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at ways to look after your health when you have dementia  At Bluebird Care, we recently published a series of articles looking at making the most of life …more
  • Blog: Hearing Tests At Home
    In their December Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge look at how a hearing test can be made from the comfort of your own home Regular hearing checks are of utmost importance for individuals over 50. As we age, the risk of …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care On How To Prepare For Winter
    Blog: In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, looks at a few easy things you can do to prepare for winter. See also: Blog 2 – Bluebird Care’s Community Work Blog 1 – Introducing Bluebird …more
  • Blog: Tackling Earwax With Microsuction
    In their November Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge look at microsuction as a method for removing excessive earwax build-up Why not catch up their other recent blogs as well – October Blog – The importance of keeping …more
  • Blog: The Importance of Keeping Up With Hearing Care Technology
    In their October Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge look at why keeping pace with advancements in hearing care technology is not just a trend but a necessity Why not catch up their other recent blogs as well – September …more
  • Blog: Bluebird Care’s Community Work
    Blog: In his second guest blog, Bluebird Care’s CEO, Shabir Hussain, explains why Bluebird are involved in a range of community work across Calderdale. See also: Blog 1 – Introducing Bluebird Care | Visit Bluebird …more
  • Blog: The link between hearing loss and dementia
    In their September Blog, Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge look at the link between hearing loss and dementia. Why not catch up their other recent blogs as well – August Blog: Hearing Check Sowerby Bridge – The Importance …more
  • Male Menopause: It’s not what you think
    You’ve probably heard of the menopause in women, but did you know men go through a similar hormonal change as they age? For some older men, the onset of male menopause can be a difficult time, with different symptoms beginning to …more
  • Beechwood Park Staying Well Event Review
    Our blog from Craig at Staying Well Hub describes a recent community activity day at Beechwood Park. We had a great day at Beachwood Park on 18 August, despite the less than perfect weather. We had Art in the Park, courtesy of …more
  • Why do I struggle in background noise?
    How well you can hear is affected by many factors.  Our guest blog from hearing expert and audiologist Sally Jackson looks at the impact of background noise on our ability to hear. There are many factors determining how well you …more
  • Planning Ahead While You Can
    Life is filled with events. Some are good, some are bad. Others are avoidable. Others are out of your control. Our guest blog outlines how and why its never too soon to start later life planning. The key to staying ahead in life …more